John Lucio (C) tears up as he speaks at a press conference at Dallas City Hall on Friday concerning the future of his mother, Melissa Lucio, who is on death row. The family is traveling the state and joining state representatives and supporters in fighting for her freedom. Photo by Shelby Tauber/The Texas Tribune April…Continue Reading

New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin appears at an event on September 23, 2021, while state senator. He resigned after he was indicted on federal bribery and wire fraud charges on Tuesday. Photo courtesy Brian Benjamin Public Facebook April 12 (UPI) — New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigned Tuesday after federal prosecutors charged him…Continue Reading

Russian President Vladimir Putin (front L) and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (front C) visit the Vostochny Cosmodrome outside Tsiolkovsky, Russia, on Tuesday. Putin said during the visit that the main goal of his military campaign in Ukraine is to “help people.” Photo by Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin Pool/Sputnik/EPA-EFE April 12 (UPI) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on…Continue Reading

1/4 Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane, the three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd rejected plea deals in a state trial. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI | License Photo April 12 (UPI) — Three former Minneapolis officers charged in the May 2020 killing of George Floyd rejected plea…Continue Reading

Heat 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter and 2 tsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium until butter is melted. Cook ½ tsp. cumin seeds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and starting to pop, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced; season with…Continue Reading

In Person of Interest we talk to the people catching our eye right now about what they’re doing, eating, reading, and loving. Next up is Barbara “Babs” Costello, author of the cookbook, Celebrate With Babs, and grandmother behind the beloved TikTok and Instagram accounts, Brunch With Babs.If you’ve ever wondered how to make your own…Continue Reading

Behind the BBQ: Recipes, Cocktails, & Tall Tales Named finalist in the 34th annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award program World’s largest barbecue concept’s compilation of recipes, cocktails, and tall tales has been named a finalist in the 34th annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award program Dallas, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Published by Southwestern Publishing House, Inc., Dickey’s Barbecue…Continue Reading